University Experiences

Sports Nursing

Participants will identify the functions and skills of nurses in the world of exercise and sports physical activity, both in prevention, as well as in response to emergencies and recovery from injuries. They will also understand exercise management as therapy, as well as the nursing competencies and skills necessary to work in different sports disciplines. In addition, they will obtain specific training on sports nutrition, psychology, doping and the legal framework that surrounds it.

University Experience

Over 18-year-olds

2 weeks

Summer

Who is it aimed at

Ages from 18 and up

Season: Summer

Duration: 2 weeks, 80 teaching hours.

Where: La Goleta campus.

Main skills you develop in this experience

Information literacy
Initiative
Productivity

The course includes

Complementary Spanish classes, taught by highly qualified native Spanish-speaking teachers
Active methodologies combiningmasterclasses, workshops and debates with activists, scientists, artists …
Cultural activities and visits to Valencia, Ibiza, La Cabrera
All class materials, and accommodation costs with full board (three meals a day), included in the price.
Certificate from Camilo José Cela University
COVID test before boarding
Student travel insurance

Sustainable Development Goals

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

SUBMARINE LIFE

CLIMATE ACTION

Required documents:

Valid passport.

European health card (requested at www.seg-social.es) in the case of being European.

Travel, illness, accident and health insurance with coverage in Europe.

Particulars (where applicable) of any allergies and medical conditions.

Academic content and activities

Module 1: Anatomical and physiological review of the cardiovascular system and the locomotor system

Fundamentals of exercise physiology.
Physiological adaptations to physical and sports activity.
Assessment of physical condition Physical fitness tests.

Module 2: Sports pathology and nursing care

Characteristics of the different individual and team sports and their main pathologies: racket sports, cycling, combat, ball sports, water sports and rowing, athletics, gymnastics, other sports.
Prevention of sports injuries.
Immobilisations, bandages, wounds and emergency care.

Module 3: Other health problems in sport. Education for health and sports. Prescription of the exercise

Cardiocirculatory conditions and exercise. Cardiac rehabilitation.
Metabolic conditions and exercise.
Respiratory conditions and exercise.
Musculoskeletal conditions and exercise.
Dermatological conditions, grantors and exercise.

Module 4: Nutrition and sports psychology

Anthropometry and body composition. Evaluation of energy expenditure.
Nutrients and physical activity. Diet and hydration of the athlete.
Nutritional alterations in the athlete. Triad of the female athlete.
Fundamentals of sport psychology.
Psychology and sports injuries.

Module 5: Management and legislation. Anti-doping measures

Sports law.
Management of a sports nursing service.
Doping and doping control.
Nursing interventions.

One day on the Sports Nursing course

You can start the day with yoga on deck
Then enjoy a breakfast on board with your companions
Three hours of activities in the classroom, on different topics
Lunch
Work on the boat and team workshop: with topics such as navigation and safety at sea (ropes, sails …)
Leisure time for activities (such as diving …)
Dock in town and dinner, time to explore the city before returning to the ship
Enjoy an evening film projected onto the sails of the schooner